Which of the Following Is the Base Amount When Performing

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the base amount when performing vertical analysis of an income statement?

• A)Gross profit
• B)Net sales
• C)Total expenses
• D)Sales revenue

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Definitions:

Variable-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, often used in gambling and behavior training.

Shaping

A method used in behavior therapy and training that involves reinforcing successive approximations of a target behavior until the desired behavior is achieved.

Spontaneous Recovery

A phenomenon in psychology where a previously extinguished response re-emerges after a period of no exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

Positive Reinforcer

An event or item that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.